Migration by an estimated 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike Region of the Yukon, in Northwestern Canada, in the late 1800s after gold was discovered there.
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Klondike Gold Rush
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The migration of 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike Region in the late 1800s was due to the discovery of gold, which is specifically known as the Klondike Gold Rush, distinguishing it from other gold rushes like those in California or Alaska.
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Passed in 1862, it gave 160 acres of land to any settler who would farm the land for five years.
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Homestead Act
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The Homestead Act, passed in 1862, provided 160 acres of land to settlers who agreed to farm it for five years, making it the correct answer. The other options do not match this specific land grant provision.
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An act that removed Indian land from tribal possession, redivided it, and distributed it among individual Indian families.
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Dawes Act
Answer explanation
The Dawes Act aimed to assimilate Native Americans by allotting individual plots of land, breaking up tribal holdings. This act directly corresponds to the description of removing Indian land from tribal possession and redistributing it.
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Movement of cattle to rail stations to connect to markets.
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Cattle Drives
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Cattle Drives refer to the historical practice of moving cattle overland to rail stations for market access. This term specifically captures the essence of transporting cattle to connect with railroads.
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1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of segregation under the "Separate but Equal" doctrine.
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Plessy v. Ferguson
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The 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "Separate but Equal" doctrine, establishing a legal basis for segregation that lasted for decades.
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This act corrected deficiencies of Sherman Anti-Trust Act. It defined unethical business practices, such as monopolies, and upheld various rights of labor.
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Clayton Antitrust Act
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The Clayton Antitrust Act addressed the limitations of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act by defining unethical business practices like monopolies and protecting labor rights, making it the correct choice.
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Favoring native born Americans over immigrants.
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Nativism
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Nativism is the belief in favoring native-born Americans over immigrants, emphasizing the protection of the interests of the native population. This directly aligns with the concept presented in the question.
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